Essential Documents for the Purchase of a Property in Portugal

Cardeneta Predial

This is a document (obtained from the Fiscal department of the Finanças) detailing the property's size, location, boundaries and a brief description. In some cases there maybe a drawing outlining the plot size and buildings.

Certidão de Teor

Is a document showing if there are any outstanding debts on the property and if the property is registered in the seller's name. some times it can take a while for debts to be logged and it is advisable to instruct your solicitor to check  with the Conservatória do Registo Predial (land registry office) on the day of completion to ensure the property is free from debt.

Proof of Payment of IMT

To complete a purchase of a property in Portugal you will need to provide proof of payment of IMT (for properties with a sale value above 87,500€) to the notary.

Identification documents

Both the buyer and seller must be able to produce identification documents (identity card and/or passport) as well as their tax numbers for the Escritura in Portugal.

Licença de Habitação

Any property constructed as a habitable dwellings after 17th August 1951 must have a Licença de Habitação (habitation licence). Properties intended as habitable dwellings constructed prior to 1951 must have a certificate from the local Câmara indicating this.

Ficha Technica de Habitação

Houses built or altered after 1 January 2003 in Portugal are required by law to have a Ficha Technica de Habitação. This document contains information about the property including builder details, materials used and so on.

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